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Joseph Conrad

He who wants to persuade should put his trust not in the right argument, but in the right word. The power of sound has always been greater than the power of sense.

Joseph Conrad

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Joseph Conrad is saying that using the most effective or emotionally impactful words matters more than just presenting a logically correct argument when trying to convince someone. He believes that how something sounds influences people more deeply than the actual meaning or reasoning behind it.

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